Garlic Pumpkin Dal Tadka – Hearty and Flavorful Indian Lentil Curry

Lahsuni Dal Tadka – Garlic Dal Tadka Recipe

Lahsuni Dal Tadka is a flavorful North Indian dish made with a combination of lentils and garlic. The addition of pumpkin enhances the taste, making this dish both hearty and delicious. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for your everyday meal.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Tuvar dal (Arhar dal)
• 1/4 cup Green moong dal
• 1/4 cup Masoor dal
• 1-inch Ginger, grated
• 2 Green chillies, sliced thinly
• 1-inch Cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 250 grams Pumpkin, peeled and sliced
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 2 Dried red chillies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

Instructions:

1. Cook the Dal:

   • In a pressure cooker, add the tuvar dal, green moong dal, masoor dal, grated ginger, turmeric powder, salt, chopped tomatoes, green chillies, pumpkin slices, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and 2-1/2 cups of water.
   • Mix well, close the cooker, and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
   • After 2 whistles, reduce the flame and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
   • Turn off the gas and let the pressure release naturally.
   • Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and give the dal a good mix. Adjust salt to taste.

2. Prepare the Tempering (Tadka):

   • Heat ghee in a small pan.
   • Add cumin seeds, garlic, and dried red chillies.
   • Sauté for about 15 seconds until the garlic becomes golden and the cumin seeds crackle.
   • Turn off the heat and pour this tempering over the cooked dal.

3. Serve:

   • Mix the dal and tempering well.
   • Serve hot with Mushroom Capsicum Sabzi, Palak Raita, and Phulkas for a complete meal.

Enjoy this Lahsuni Dal Tadka as part of your comforting North Indian dinner!

Diet: High Protein Vegetarian

Cuisine: North Indian

Course: Dinner